Essays about: "Bonus systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Bonus systems.

1. 1. Beyond the Bonus Check: A qualitative study unraveling the complexities of employee motivation in a PFP environment

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Olivia Thomsson; Tindra Sturk; [2024]
   Keywords : Performance management; Pay-for-Performance; Bonus systems; Motivation; Expectancy Theory;

   Abstract : This thesis is a qualitative single-case study of employee motivation in a PFP environment within a Swedish business unit of one of the world's largest project development- and construction companies. The aim is to investigate how employees perceive and experience the impact of a PFP bonus system on their motivation. READ MORE

3. 2. Improving the knowledge management structures at a Swedish construction company : A case study investigating the new and expansive construction company Serneke

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Oskar Boman; Victor Wenger; [2017]
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   Abstract : Knowledge management has been studied for decades. Previous case studies within the Swedish construction industry have uncovered common problems but also a reluctance for change. This master’s thesis will examine the structural problems, solutions and provide implementation suggestions at Serneke. READ MORE

4. 3. What determines Chief Executives compensation? : An empirical study of the compensation to Chief Executive Officers in Swedish listed firms during 2007 to 2010

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Olivia Lundqvist; Erazo Michael; [2014]
   Keywords : CEO compensation; principle-agent theory; pay-for-performance; resource-based theory; Sweden;

   Abstract : Chief Executive Officers (CEO) remuneration has been a hot topic the last couple of years and has brought a great amount of attention in the media, when some companies have increased the CEO’s compensation even though the firm have been reporting lower earnings. Bonus systems have recently become more frequent to increase CEOs incentives, but have also been a disputed subject since the financial crisis in 2008. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impact of Incentive Systems in Global Organizations Located in Sweden -A Case Study of Astra Zeneca

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Caroline Kvist; Emelie Andersson; [2012-06-11]
   Keywords : Incentive system; bonus system; reward; compensation; management control; management accounting;

   Abstract : Background and The main purpose of an incentive system is to affect the behavior of those who Problem: should be rewarded and thus guide them to work towards common goals. There has been negative publicity regarding incentive systems in Sweden, but despite this it is used by many Swedish companies. READ MORE

6. 5. How do Companies Reward their Employees

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Avd.)

   Author : Samuel Cudjoe; [2012]
   Keywords : Axiological; Extrinsic; Intrinsic; Methodology; Methodological assumption; Methodological triangulation; Ontological assumption; Paradigm; Positivism; Qualitative; Quantitative; Research design; Sampling frame; Sample size; Unit of analysis;

   Abstract : This study is unique considering the location (Africa) and the industrial setting (Gold Mining) from which the research was studied as reward systems had mostly been studied in the North-American and European settings. Thus, the study  considered  rewards from the perspective of the African and its natural resource industries such as the gold mining industry. READ MORE